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Genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii isolates from pigs in China.
The Journal of parasitology - 1 Oct 2010
Zhou Peng, Nie Hao, Zhang Long-Xian, Wang Hai-Yan, Yin Chuang-Chen, Su Chunlei, Zhu Xing-Quan, Zhao Jun-Long
Abstract excerpt
Toxoplasma gondii genetic diversity varies in different geographical regions. In South America, T. gondii isolates are highly diverse, whereas in North America and Europe, the parasite is highly clonal, with 3 distinct lineage types (I, II, III). However, little is known of the T. gondii genotypes in the People's Republic of China. Because pork is considered the principal meat source for T. gondii infection in...
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